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Nahmakanta Lake
T1 R11 WELS · Jo Mary region, Maine
A long wilderness lake in the Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land, 100-Mile Wilderness, Piscataquis County, Maine.
At a glance
Overview
Nahmakanta Lake is a long, narrow wilderness lake in the Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land in Piscataquis County, inside the 100-Mile Wilderness and crossed by the Appalachian Trail on its east shore. Access is over the gated KI Jo-Mary / Jo-Mary Road system; there is a primitive state-managed day-use / boat-launch area at the south end. No lifeguards, no developed amenities, cold deep water.
- County
- Piscataquis
- Region
- The Maine Highlands
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 11 near Brownville Junction or Millinocket, enter the KI Jo-Mary Road system (gate fees) and follow signs toward Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land. The final approach to the lake is gravel and informal.
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